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Ada Vietnam Veteran Danny Bredman was one of the latest area veterans to take part in the Honor Flight which is put on by The Veterans Honor Flight of ND/MN and their mission is to transport as many United States military veterans as possible to see the memorials of the respective wars they fought in…
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There’s going to be a Halloween Health Fair Wednesday morning in Naytahwaush. It’s being put on by White Earth Nation Tribal Public Health. Nurse Lisa Braun with White Earth Nation Tribal Public Health has more. Braun says there will be games for kids and adults, health and wellness information, and a chili feed hosted by…
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The VFW Auxiliary to Ada VFW Post 7557 has voted to disband. Auxiliary Secretary Kim Habeck tells R&J News why. Habeck says Auxiliary members can still contribute to the VFW. The Louis J. Hauge Junior VFW Post 7557 is remaining active; it’s just the auxiliary that is disbanding.
October 16 through October 20 was the 1st National Buddy Check Week, and John Rosenberger of Norman County Veterans Services wants to explain what Budd Check Week is and how you can participate both during and after the week. For more information and more buddy resources go to the Department of Veterans Affairs website www.va.gov/initiatives/national-buddy-check-week-talk-to-10-veterans/.
In the legislative session earlier this year the State of Minnesota instituted multiple laws that will be affecting Minnesota hunters across the state. One of these laws that’s flown under the radar was the new law involving ground blinds on public land. Barbera Keller of the Minnesota DNR breaks down this new law. Keller also…
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Things will be changing at Benedictine Living Community in Ada. As of Sunday, Benedictine Mission Court will only offer independent living in its apartments….instead of assisted living and independent living. Benedictine vice president of operations Taylar Hack tells R&J News changes in regulations led to this decision. Hack says Benedictine staff affected by the change…
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Minnesota Representative Tom Emmer is reportedly “making calls” and is pursuing a run for the vacant Speaker of the House seat. According to Jake Sherman of NBC News Emmer reportedly told members of the House Republican Conference that he’d seek the nomination. Emmer is pursuing the Speaker of the House position after Ohio Representative Jim…
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Area Educators recently Visited Camp Ripley. During this visit educators got to tour Camp Ripley and go up in a helicopter. One of the educators that was a part of this program was Hawley High School Principal Kelly Anderson. Anderson explains what this program is and what they did. Anderson also explained the purpose of…
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The Supreme Court decided to not weigh in on cases regarding “Ag Gag” laws which is considered a huge win for animal rights activists across the nation. Washburn University agricultural law professor Roger McEowen explains these Ag Gag laws and how they affect Agriculture. McEowen also explained why the laws have gone in the favor…
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The Waubun School Board met for their monthly board meeting this week. Waubun Superintendent Jordan Spaeth recaps some agenda topics that were discussed at the meeting. There was also a large amount of new policies from the latest legislative session that were updated. Spaeth highlights some of these new policies. For the latest news regarding…
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